Viper's Tangle is by Francois Mauriac. A classic historical fiction family drama. A bitter old patriarch tries to wrest his fortune from his conniving family. As the story is told the reader begins to discover the the narrator is less than reliable and all is not as it seems. Louis is battling against his family, his self, and his love of money setting up a series of spiritual and psychological battles. This novel is dark and depressing, but does include glimmers of hope and love. Lovers of French literature, of which I am not one no matter how hard I try, will enjoy this novel.
Ratings: Adult - 6 out of 10 - AC (mature thematic content).
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